ENVINITY NEWS
SOLAR NEWS
What’s new with solar power at Envinity, in Centre County, and beyond.
The Rural Energy For America Program (REAP)
The Rural Energy For America Program or "REAP" has been around since 2008 and has provided hundreds of millions of dollars in grants and loan guarantees to fund thousands of renewable energy projects across the country. Farmers and ranchers and rural small businesses...
Envinity in Washington DC for the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a bipartisan clean energy policy passed that has monumentally helped build a robust solar industry in the United States and is also a huge benefit to Solar Owners here in Pennsylvania. The current program for solar projects...
Veteran’s Day 2019: Honoring our Military
Happy Veterans Week! We'd like to take this time to honor and recognize the invaluable contributions of millions of Americans who have dedicated their lives to protect our country. We also wanted to celebrate some Envinity team members who served and now have chosen...
Today is Energy Efficiency Day 2019!
The U.S. Senate passed Resolution 347 officially designating October 2, 2019, as Energy Efficiency Day “in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits” driven by efficiency! Energyefficiency.org has some additional tips but here are a few of our favorites:...
Top 5 Fun Facts from Allegheny SolarFest 2019
This past weekend our very own Andy Porter got to participate in Allegheny Solar Fest 2019 , a 100% solar-powered event to celebrate the sun and help Allegheny residents learn about how to go solar. Envinity joined this awesome event and found the Top 5 things you...
April is Earth Month: Pennsylvania Joins the U.S. Climate Alliance
Tip #2 We Have the Power As a green-focused company who's products help our clients live in a healthier, more cost-effective environment, we're thrilled to see our state is taking action. The Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan 2018 was release with recommendations...
April is Earth Month: Solar and Going Green
Tip #1 You Have the Power The number one question we get as energy experts is, "How can I save money going green"? As a solar company with more than 14 years of experience in solar technology, we’d be crazy not include on this list a suggestion to install a home...
First Statewide Goal to Reduce Carbon Pollution in Pennsylvania
The GreenGov Council will serve as a central coordinating body to promote the implementation of the executive order and the achievement of the following state agency performance goals: Reduce overall energy consumption by 3 percent per year, and 21 percent by 2025, as...
The Allegheny County Solar Co-op Has Selected State College-based Company Envinity
Co-op participants selected Envinity through a competitive bidding process over three other firms. This selection played a part in the firm’s decision to open a new Pittsburgh office in January 2019, bringing new jobs to Allegheny County. “Envinity is honored to be...
DESIGN + BUILD NEWS
What’s new with sustainable building at Envinity, in Centre County, and beyond.
The Rural Energy For America Program (REAP)
The Rural Energy For America Program or "REAP" has been around since 2008 and has provided hundreds of millions of dollars in grants and loan guarantees to fund thousands of renewable energy projects across the country. Farmers and ranchers and rural small businesses...
Veteran’s Day 2019: Honoring our Military
Happy Veterans Week! We'd like to take this time to honor and recognize the invaluable contributions of millions of Americans who have dedicated their lives to protect our country. We also wanted to celebrate some Envinity team members who served and now have chosen...
US Green Building Council Central PA Green Building of the Year
For the second year in a row, Envinity is being recognized by the US Green Building Council Central PA. In 2018, we were acknowledged for Residential Innovative Project of the Year for our work at GreenBuild. This year, we are taking home the big kahuna - Green...
Today is Energy Efficiency Day 2019!
The U.S. Senate passed Resolution 347 officially designating October 2, 2019, as Energy Efficiency Day “in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits” driven by efficiency! Energyefficiency.org has some additional tips but here are a few of our favorites:...
April is Earth Month: Pennsylvania Joins the U.S. Climate Alliance
Tip #2 We Have the Power As a green-focused company who's products help our clients live in a healthier, more cost-effective environment, we're thrilled to see our state is taking action. The Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan 2018 was release with recommendations...
Polar Vortex 2019: Energy Efficiency Check In
The Polar Vortex probably was a great eye-opener for you this season for how well insulated your home is. What did you learn this week? Before Envinity usually installs Solar Panels, Step 1 is the Energy Audit as the cornerstone of our business. Why not look at the...
Congratulations to Norm Horn, Certified Passive House Tradesperson
Congratulations to Norm Horn for getting his Certified Passive House Tradesperson certificate this month. "Becoming a Passive House Institute CPHT certifies that I have the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully execute details related to building envelope...
Envinity Can Help You Install Your Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Alternatives to traditional combustion vehicles have progressed rapidly in the last few years; from Hybrids, to Hybrid-Electric Vehicles (HEVS), to Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs), and now finally to completely Electric Vehicles (EVs). EVs are gaining...